Indonesia, a tropical country, experiences an interesting variety of weather and climate phenomena. As a language learner, expanding your vocabulary to include these weather and climate-related terms could be incredibly helpful when engaging in conversations with locals, watching Indonesian weather forecasts, or describing your experiences. Below are some essential words and their definitions.

Cuaca – Weather
This is a general term used in everyday conversation to describe the atmospheric conditions at any given time.
Apakah cuaca hari ini akan cerah?

Iklim – Climate
The term refers to the long-term patterns and averages of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, and other climate variables in a particular region.
Indonesia memiliki iklim tropis yang hangat sepanjang tahun.

Matahari – Sun
This is the word used for the star at the center of our solar system, which is also a common word in weather descriptions referring to sunny conditions.
Matahari bersinar terang hari ini.

Berawan – Cloudy
When the sky is covered with clouds to any extent, this term is used.
Langit tampak berawan pagi ini.

Hujan – Rain
One of the most common weather phenomena in Indonesia, this word describes precipitation in the form of water droplets.
Hujan turun dengan lebat sore ini.

Panas – Hot
This word is used when referring to high temperatures and heat, particularly in a weather context.
Hari ini terasa sangat panas.

Dingin – Cold
Although less common in the tropical climate of Indonesia, this term is appropriate for describing lower temperatures.
Udara di pegunungan terasa dingin.

Suhu – Temperature
The degree of heat present in the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
Suhu hari ini di Jakarta mencapai 32 derajat Celsius.

Angin – Wind
Movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, which can range from a light breeze to a strong gust.
Angin sepoi-sepoi membuat hawa menjadi sejuk.

Kelembapan – Humidity
The amount of water vapor present in the air.
Kelembapan hari ini cukup tinggi sehingga terasa lengket.

Banjir – Flood
An overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry, often occurring during or after heavy rain.
Banjir melanda beberapa area di Jakarta setelah hujan deras semalaman.

Kemarau – Dry Season
A prolonged period of low rainfall, typically leading to a shortage of water.
Musim kemarau biasanya terjadi di tengah tahun.

Muson – Monsoon
A seasonal reversing wind pattern accompanied by changes in precipitation, typically associated with the Asia-Pacific region.
Musim hujan di Indonesia sering bersamaan dengan angin muson.

Badai – Storm
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Badai menghantam pesisir kemarin malam.

By incorporating these terms into your vocabulary, you’ll be better equipped to describe the tropical conditions of Indonesia, whether you’re planning a trip, engaging in a cultural exchange, or simply broadening your linguistic horizons. Selamat belajar! (Happy learning!)